Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 01:43 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 44

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BLACKALL, AND POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK AND WINDORAH
Renewed moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat as a flood peak in the lower Barcoo River arrives. Further downstream, minor flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from mid-week as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises upstream of Isisford. Minor flooding is likely occurring along the Barcoo River at Blackall.
Rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Thomson River
No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Wednesday.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford.
No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Barcoo River at Blackall may peak near 2.70 m Monday afternoon, with minor flooding.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 5.13 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around 6.80 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Renewed minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.53,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.60,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.75,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,2.04,steady,1:14 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,1.35,steady,11:56 am Mon 16/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.92,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.40,falling,8:45 am Mon 16/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,5.45,rising,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 12:42 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT QUILPIE FROM WEDNESDAY
Recent localised heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo catchment has caused river level rises, with the river level still rising at Milroy. Downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Quilpie, where the river level may reach around the moderate flood level from Wednesday.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.36 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Wednesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,3.36,rising,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,2.56,falling,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek And Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Georgina River
Issued at 12:24 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 34

MODERATE FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT GLENGYLE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM WEDNESDAY
The flood peak along the Eyre Creek has passed through Glengyle, where moderate flooding is estimated to be continuing. Creek levels at Bedourie fell below the minor flood level during Friday.
River level rises have been observed along the upper Georgina River and Bourke River in response to rainfall over the last week, which may cause minor flooding at Marion Downs from Wednesday.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast in the catchment for the next few days, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall possible, however this is not expected to have a significant impact on current river and creek levels.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River to Marion Downs. Minor flooding is possible at Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs was at 1.45 m around 09:00am Saturday 14 February and falling, below the minor flood level (3.00m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Wednesday.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is continuing along Eyre Creek around Glengyle. Minor flooding is estimated to be continuing along King Creek at Cluny.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.43 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).

No current creek level observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The creek level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) over the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.02,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,2.03,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/02/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,1.45,steady,9:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.43,steady,3:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
King Creek at Cluny,2.80,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.30,steady,9:00 am Sun 15/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:07 AM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 43

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON FROM WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM TUESDAY
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is passing through Roseberth and slowly approaching Birdsville. A flood peak around the minor flood level is possible at Birdsville from Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the eastern part of the Western River catchment during the weekend which has led to rapid river level rises along the upper reaches of the Western River and its tributaries. Moderate flooding may develop at Winton from Wednesday, with river levels upstream at Oondooroo similar to those observed in mid-January, with river levels still rising.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes.
Areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days which may cause further river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 3.06 m and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Western River.
No observations are currently available for the Western River at Winton. Based on the observed data at upstream gauges, the river level at Winton is estimated to be below the minor flood level.
The Western River at Winton may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) from Wednesday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.75 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may peak near the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Tuesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.06,rising,10:00 am Mon 16/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.64,steady,7:05 am Mon 16/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.75,steady,9:00 am Mon 16/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.90,steady,9:55 am Mon 16/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.